“Sunset Arc” | Anthony Satori

Stay connected with nature, it is a portal to the mind of God. Take a walk outside in the morning and feel the sunshine on your face. Take off your shoes in the park and feel the earth beneath your feet. Walk outside at night and breathe the coolness of the air. Stare up at the moon and the stars and feel their mystical light at play in the sky and upon the objects around you. Interact with your dog or cat in a mindful, attentive way – talk to them, pet them, look into their eyes, and realize that there is a spirit behind those eyes, looking back at you. Go where there are trees and notice the color of the leaves, the movements and sounds of the birds, the changing of the seasons. Go to the ocean or to a river and walk along the edge of the shore, breathing the air, listening to the movement of the water. Take the time to watch a sunset – to really watch a sunset – from start to finish. There are a multitude of life-affirming gifts all around us, if we are just willing to slow down, seek them out, and mindfully experience them.

Happy New Year, everyone. I wish you all a year filled with health, happiness, and life-affirming experiences around every turn.